Justin thought he was having a heart attack, so he went to the hospital. The diagnosis came back: not heart attack, but anxiety attack.
Justin's experience is a reminder that mental health issues can interfere with a person's life just as much as physical health issues. This will surprise no one at Southern Oregon Compass House, a clubhouse shared by people with persistent mental illness in Medford. Our monthly visit with the house, Compass Radio, features Justin's story, and a follow-up live interview with Elizabeth Hazlewood, SOCH Executive Director.